Another Sidewalk to Go

The town of Fort Frances is following through with its plans to remove a section of sidewalk on Armit Avenue.

Councillor Paul Ryan says repairing the section between Church and Front Streets would likely result in having to destroy a number of trees.

In a letter to council, one resident feels removal to the sidewalk will detract from his property's value and the towns attractiveness.

New Emergency Vehicle Sought

Fort Frances town council will seek federal funds to replace the fire department's aging highway emergency vehicle.

Replacement costs are estimated at $89-thousand.

The town is hoping a federal grant will cover 45 per cent of the total cost.

New Name for Mill

A new name will appear on the paper mill in Fort Frances next month.

AbitibiBowater is changing its name to Resolute Forest Products.

The name was selected among 14-hundred submissions received through an internal contest.

Zebra Mussels on Boat Lifts

Biologists at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are concerned zebra mussels may be hitchhiking on boat lifts.

This after zebra mussels were found on lifts in two parts of the State over the past few weeks.

The DNR suspects the pests were transported to the lakes this summer when the boat lifts were moved in from an infested lake.

Question of the Day - October 12

It appears some people won't be getting a flu shot this year.

At least 60 per cent of respondents to our Poll Question on B93.ca will not.

Today's question asks if you've changed your electrical use habits with the introduction of Time-of-Use hydro rates.

Vote at www.b93.ca.

Breast Screening Challenge

The Ontario Breast Screening Program is back with its Breast Screening Challenge this Friday.

Spokesperson Lori Della-Vedova says their goal is to get 150 new clients in one day.

 Women in the Rainy River district can call LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances to make an appointment.

Outdoor Activities Course at Rainy River High

Dog Sledding part of Outdoor Activities Course

Rainy River High School is using the area's natural resources to educate students about leadership, teamwork and outdoor survival.

The outdoors activities course, now in its fourth year, includes canoeing, dog sledding and trapping.

Teacher Guy Arpin says its become highly popular.

Arpin says they're now working towards having students also being able to earn a credit towards Confederation College's Recreation and Leisure Services program.

Park Canada Seeks Agreement

Fort St. Pierre 1958 photo

Parks Canada is looking for a formal agreement with the town of Fort Frances for a historic plaque that has been at Pither's Point Park for 40 years.

The plaque was installed in 1971 to commerate the former location of Fort St. Pierre as national historic site.

The matter comes before Fort Frances town council tonight.

New COO

Rainy River Resources has added to its management team.

Michael Mutchler has been appointed its Chief Operating Officer.

Mutchler comes to Rainy River Resources from Kinross Gold Corporation.